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OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSIONCASE SUMMARY SHEET

CASE NO.2010D-001

COMPLAINANT: JOSEPH J LIPTOW4501 ANDERSON ROADSOUTH EUCLID, OHIO 44121216 538-0470

RESPONDENT: DAVID B. MILLER COUNSEL: EDWARD ICOVECITY OF SOUTH EUCLID 1751 S BELVOIR BLVDCOUNCIL-AT-LARGE S EUCLID, OH 441213826 MERRYMOUND ROADSOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: SOUTH EUCLID CITY COUNCIL-AT-LARGE

ELECTION: NOVEMBER 3, 2009

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/1/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R. C. §3517.20(A)(2).


CASE NO.2010E-002

COMPLAINANT: OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS COUNSEL:340 E. FULTON ST. MEGAN C. KELLEYCOLUMBUS, OHIO 43215 HAYMAN & KELLEY LLC.216 538-0470 3010 HAYDEN RD

COLUMBUS, OH 43235

RESPONDENT: OHIOANS FOR CLEAN GOVERNMENTJAMES DULLEN, TREASURER189 SPELLMAN COURTAKRON, OH 44305(330) 535-2769

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(9) (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE:


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/17/2010 THE MATTER WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO. 2010G-003

COMPLAINANT: SPENCER PHELPS671 MEADOW ST.MARION, OHIO 43302740 244-3658

RESPONDENT: DAVE EDWARDS1072 BAHAMA DRIVEMARION, OH 43302740 360-1442

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10(A)(2) (FAILURE TO FILE A 2009 CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORT)

OFFICE: MARION CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT


PRIORS: 2009D-051

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(A)(2)


CASE NO. 2010D-004

COMPLAINANT: EDWARD A. ICOVE1751 SOUTH BELVOIR BLVD.SOUTH EUCLID, OH 44121

RESPONDENT: JOSEPH LIPTOW4501 ANDERSON ROAD SOUTH EUCLID, OHIO 44121216 538-0470

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: SOUTH EUCLID COUNCIL AT LARGE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 04/1/10 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2010E-005

COMPLAINANT: JACKSON L. MCDANIEL1605 FISHBACK RDFAYETTE COUNTY, OH 45135-9510740 335-4237

RESPONDENT: WASHINGTON BLAZEP O BOX 233WASHINGTON C H, OH 43160740 606-0366

FAX: 888-838-3158

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(1)(a) (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)§3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: FAYETTE COUNTY COMMISSIONER

ELECTION: MAY 4, 2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 3/18/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2010E-006

COMPLAINANT: JEANETTE MOLL803B MARKET STZANESVILLE, OH 43701740 297-4700

FAX: 740 297-7782

RESPONDENT: JENNIFER BRUNNER180 E BROAD STCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

ZACK SPACE137 EAST IRON AVEDOVER, OH 44622

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: UNITED STATES SENATE (OHIO)U S REPRESENTATIVE – 18TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: MAY 2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010D-007

COMPLAINANT: STEPHEN LANNY SPAULDING COUNSEL: DONALD BREY984 SEVERN DRIVE 65 E STATE STCOSHOCTON, OH 43812 SUITE 1000740 590-3698 COLS., OH 43215

614 221-4000FAX: 614 221-4012

RESPONDENT: MICHELLE SCHNEIDER COUNSEL: DAVID LANGDONMICHELLE SCHNEIDER FOR SENATE LANGDON LAW LLCROBERT SCHNEIDER, TREASURER 11175 READING RD 9850 PIPEWELL LANE SUITE 104CINCINNATI, OH 45243-1129 CINCINNATI, OH 45241

513 733-1058FAX 513 577-7383CELL 513 604-5872

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(13) (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: OHIO SENATE – 7TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-008

COMPLAINANT: EUGENE A. LUCCI11535 MONARCH COURTCONCORD TWP., OH 44077440 352-8505440 336-1077

FRIENDS OF JUDGE EUGENE A LUCCIWALTER J. MCNAMARA III, TREASURER8440 STATION STMENTOR OH 44060

RESPONDENT: COLLEEN MARY O’TOOLE6185 GRANDRIDGE POINTE DRIVECONCORD TWP., OH 44077

FRIENDS TO ELECT COLLEEN O’TOOLEDIANE GOSS, TREASURER34109 BEACHPARK AVE.EASTLAKE, OH 44095

CURTIS LAU8705 CLIFFWOOD COURTMENTOR, OH 44060

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.20(A)(2) (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS 11TH DIST


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/1/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-009

COMPLAINANT: CURTIS LAU8705 CLIFFWOOD COURTMENTOR, OH 44060440 487-1758

RESPONDENT: FRIENDS OF JUDGE EUGENE LUCCIWALTER J. MCNAMARA, III, TREASURER 8440 STATION STREETMENTOR, OH 44060

(W) 440 336-1077(FAX) 440 255-9100

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(2), (9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS 11TH DIST


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010G-010

COMPLAINANT: RYAN LYNCH2972 OAKLAND AVE.KETTERING, OH 45409937-293-0151

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR KETTERING CITY SCHOOLS PAC COUNSEL:3750 FAR HILLS AVE. MARIA ARMSTRONGKETTERING, OH 45429 BRICKER & ECKLER

100 SOUTH THIRD ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215

KETTERING CITY SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION COUNSEL:3780 FAR HILLS AVE. MARIA ARMSTRONGKETTERING, OH 45429(P) 937-499-1430

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.08 (MATTERS NOT CONSIDERED CONTRIBUTION OR EXPENDITURE) §3517.092 (SOLICITATIONS FROM PUBLIC EMPLOYEES)

OFFICE: LEVY


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/13/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.08


CASE NO. 2010E-011

COMPLAINANT: MATTHEW PARKER243 NORTH FIFTH ST.SUITE 330COLUMBUS, OH 43215614 384-5222

RESPONDENT: KRIS JORDAN161 STONEBEND DRIVEPOWELL, OHIO 43065614 203-5365

PARKER NOVAK161 STONEBEND DRIVEPOWELL, OHIO 43065513 410-1144

RANDY TURNER 161 STONEBEND DRIVEPOWELL, OHIO 43065

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(4),(5) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: OHIO STATE SENATE 19TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/8/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THEREWAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-012

COMPLAINANT: STEPHEN LANNY SPAULDING COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY984 SEVERN DRIVE 65 E STATE ST #1000COSHOCTON, OH 43812 COLS., OH 43215740 590-3698

RESPONDENT: MICHELLE SCHNEIDER COUNSEL: DAVID LANGDONMICHELLE SCHNEIDER FOR STATE SENATE LANGDON LAW LLCROBERT SCHNEIDER, TREASURER 11175 READING RD #1048750 PIPEWELL LANE CINTI., OH 45241CINCINNATI, OH 45243-1129513 271-0908

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: STATE SENTATE 7TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-013

COMPLAINANT: SCOTT A PULLINS110 EAST GAMBIER ST., 2ND FLOORMT VERNON, OH 43050-1186740 392-3505

FAX: 202 [email protected]

RESPONDENT: THOM COLLIER COUNSEL: KELLY HAMILTON607 E HIGH STMT VERNON, OH 43050

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: STATE SENATE 19TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:



CASE NO.2010E-014

COMPLAINANT: JOHN JANSZEN COUNSEL: CHRIS FINNEY3850 FOXTAIL LANE SABA & PATTERSON CO LPACINCINNATI, OH 45248 2623 ERIE AVE.

CINCINNATI, OH 45208

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR THREE RIVERS COUNSEL: GARYT. STEDRONSKYMIKE HINES ENNIS, ROBERTS & FISHER3929 DURANGO GREEN 1714 W. GALBRAITH RD.CLEVES, OH 45002 CINCINNATI, OH 45239-4812

513-421-2540FAX: 513-562-4986

DIRECT DIAL: 513-674-3447


ISSUE: ISSUE 9


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/15/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER FOR FAILURE TO CARRY THE STATUTORY BURDEN OF PROOF OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE.


CASE NO.2010E-015

COMPLAINANT: BREYER FOR JUDGE COMMITTEE COUNSEL: JOSEPH BRAUN237 MAIN ST STRAUSS & TROYBATAVIA OH 45103 FEDERAL RESERVE BLDG

150 EAST FOURTH STCINCINNATI, OH 45202-4018

DANIEL J BREYER4998 MALLETT HILL DRCINCINNATI, OH 45244

RESPONDENT: COMMITTEE TO ELECT THOMAS R HERMAN JUDGE THOMAS R HERMAN4533 DAMERON LANECINCINNATI, OH 45244

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) (INCOMPLETE DISCLAIMER)3517.21 (B)(1) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: CLERMONT COUNTY COMMON PLEAS CT JUDGE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-016

COMPLAINANT: SCOTT A PULLINS110 EAST GAMBIER ST., 2ND FLOORMT VERNON, OH 43050-1186740 392-3505

FAX: 202 [email protected]

RESPONDENT: THOM COLLIER COUNSEL: KELLY HAMILTON607 E HIGH STMT VERNON, OH 43050

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: STATE SENATE 19TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-017

COMPLAINANT: GARY BROSKA2212 AUGUSTA COURTWESTLAKE, OH 44145

RESPONDENT: FRIENDS OF JUDGE EUGENE LUCCIWALTER J. MCNAMARA III, TREASURER8440 STATION ST.MENTOR, OH 44060

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE:


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-018

COMPLAINANT: THEA SHOEMAKE COUNSEL: CHRIS FINNEY4992 MALLET HILL DRIVE SABA & PATTERSON CO LPACINCINNATI, OH 45244 2623 ERIE AVE

CINCINNATI, OH 45208513 533-2980

(FAX) 513 533-2990

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG211 S FIFTH ST BRICKER & ECKLERCOLUMBUS, OH 43215 100 SOUTH THIRD ST.

COLUMBUS, OH 43215-4291

KEVIN DEWINECHAIRMAN, OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY211 S FIFTH STCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(3),(8) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: REPUBLICAN STATE CENRAL COMMITTEE


PRIORS: 9/2/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT AND DISMISSED THE CASE.


CASE NO. 2010E-019

COMPLAINANT: JAMES K TEDRICK309 ROSE LANE ST SWNORTH CANTON, OH 44720-3555

RESPONDENT: THE VOTE FOR NORTH CANTON EMS COMMITTEEKATHERINE BORESH, TREASURER442 BROWNING AVE NWNORTH CANTON, OH 44720

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 AND 3517.22(FALSE STATEMENT)

ISSUE: ISSUE 10


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-020

COMPLAINANT: DAVID T. DANIELS COUNSEL: WILLIAM TODD440 NORTH ST. 41 S. HIGH ST. 26TH FLOORGREENFIELD, OH 45123 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: CLYDE EVANS COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY177 LANE DR. 65 E. STATE ST. STE. 1000RIO GRANDE, OH 45674 COLUMBUS, OH 43215


ISSUE: OHIO SENATE 17TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010G-021

COMPLAINANT: CHRIS VERICH ELECTION CMTE COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUE1414 CENTRAL PARKWAY SE 550 E. WALNUT ST.WARREN, OH 44484 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: SELF REFERRAL

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.13(D) (LATE AND INCOMPLETE FILING OF THE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT)

ISSUE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/13/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(D) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $50. THE COMMISSION THEN DECLARED THE COMMITTEE IN FULL COMPLIANCE AND IS NOW ABLE TO TERMINATE.

7/09/2010 RECEIVED MONEY ORDER #14-126197038 IN THE AMOUNT OF $50 FROM CHRIS VERICH FOR PAYMENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED.

CASE CLOSED


CASE NO. 2010E-022

COMPLAINANT: EUGENE PIERCE COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY208 E. STATE ST. 65 E. STATE ST. STE. 1000COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLUMBUS, OH 43215(P) 614-365-9494

RESPONDENT: DAVID DANIELSFRIENDS OF DAVID DANIELSKAREN S. DANIELS, TREASURER 440 NORTH ST.GREENFIELD, OH 45123(P) 614-981-3016

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: OHIO SENATE 17TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-023

COMPLAINANT: JENNIFER ANNE ELICSON 4550 BIMINI DR.GAHANNA, OH 43230

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG211 S. FIFTH ST. BRICKER & ECKLERCOLUMBUS, OH 43215 100 SOUTH THIRD ST.

COLS, OH 43215-4291614-227-2300614-227-2390

OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTYKEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN211 S. FIFTH ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(3)(8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: REPUBLICAN STATE CENRAL COMMITTEE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-024

COMPLAINANT: MIKE WILSON 2159 DEER MEADOW DR.CINCINNATI, OH 45240

BRENDA L. BROWN11812 PERCIVALE COURTSHARONVILLE, OH

MILDRED DANIELS4162 CRYSTALVIEWSHARONVILLE, OH

RESPONDENT: TOM WEIDMANCITIZENS FOR TOM WEIDMAN8180 KEMPER RIDGE COURTCINCINNATI, OH 45249


ISSUE: OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 28


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-025

COMPLAINANT: GEORGE MOMIROV COUNSEL: PHIL HARMON2642 CLIFTON RD. 6649 N. HIGH ST. STE. 105COLUMBUS, OH 43221 WORTHINGTON, OH 43085

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG211 S. FIFTH ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215





PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-026

COMPLAINANT: DAVID P. BRAND 95 RICHMOND AVE.LONDON, OH 43140(H) 740-852-6323(C) 614-623-6543

RESPONDENT: BRENDA ADAMS 59 ELM ST.LONDON, OH 43140(H) 7405062086

LYNN ADAMS59 ELM ST.LONDON, OH 43140

OUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER59 ELM ST.LONDON, OH 43140


ISSUE: MADISON COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-027

COMPLAINANT: APRIL G FRYMAN508 W BARRE RDARCHBOLD, OH 43502






PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-028

COMPLAINANT: JEFF FRYMAN508 W BARRE RDARCHBOLD, OH 43502






PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-029

COMPLAINANT: BEN HOWARD1520 CREEKWOOD LN.TOLEDO, OH 43614

RESPONDENT: YARBROUGH CAMPAIGN CMTE COUNSEL: DONALD BREYBRADD SMITH, TREASURER5800 MONROE ST. #B11SYLVANIA, OH 43560

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: JUDGE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/29/2010 PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION, THE COMPLAINANT SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION A REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO R.C. §3517.157(B), A MATTER MAY BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION OF THE COMMISSION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. THEREFORE, THE COMMISSION ALLOWED THE MATTER TO BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ACTION.


CASE NO. 2010E-030

COMPLAINANT: CRISTA CRIDDLE COUNSEL: CURT C. HARTMAN7368 COMMONWEALTH DR. 3749 FOX POINT CT.CINCINNATI, OH 45224 AMELIA, OH 45102

RESPONDENT: LESLIE GHIZ4136 ROSE HILL AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45229

FRIENDS OF LESLIE GHIZDAN VOGELPOHL, TREASURER30 GARFIELD PLACE STE. 600CINCINNATI, OH 45202

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010G-031

COMPLAINANT: CITIZENS FOR TOM WEIDMAN 8180 KEMPER RIDGE CT.CINCINNATI, OH 45249(O) 513-489-1350(C) 513-324-5555

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR MIKE WILSON2195 DEER MEADOW DR.CINCINNATI, OH 45240513-652-5364

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(D1) (LATE FILING OF THE DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)



PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-032

COMPLAINANT: JOANNE S. KEMMERER 2441 KENILWORTH AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45212

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG211 S. FIFTH ST. 100 S. THIRD ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONGKEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN211 S. FIFTH ST.

AMBER BURKE SPRENGARD3040 FAIRFIELD AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45206

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(3)(8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: REPUBLICAN STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE 9TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-033

COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL CANTWELL COUNSEL: W. STUART DORNETTE3349 HARRISON AVE BETH A BRYANCINCINNATI, OH 45211 TAFT, STETTINIUS& HOLLISTER

425 WALNUT ST #1800CINTI., OH 45202-3957513 381-2838

FAX 513 381-0205

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR MONZEL COUNSEL: CURT HARTMANJ C MONZEL, TREASURER 3749 FOX POINT CT.720 HAND AVE AMELIA, OH 45102CINCINNATI, OH 45232 513 752-8800

[email protected]

CHRISTOPHER MONZEL720 HAND AVENUECINCINNATI, OH 45232

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8)(9) & (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: HAMILTON COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/29/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT AS THE COMPLAINANT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION’S RULES THAT REQUIRE AN AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLAINT SIGNED BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO. 2010E-034

COMPLAINANT: MIKE CRABTREE281 PINE LANELUCASVILLE, OH 45648

RESPONDENT: RON HADSELL FOR STATE COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEREPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE 50 E. WALNUT ST.LISA HADSELL, TREASURER COLUMBUS, OH 432153756 STAGECOACH LN.PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENTS)



PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/3/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT AS THE COMPLAINANT FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSION’S RULES THAT REQUIRE AN AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLAINT SIGNED BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO. 2010E-035

COMPLAINANT: ANDREW GLENN1125 RAYMIL RD.HOLLAND, OH 43528(419) 779-7593

RESPONDENT: ELECT STEINGRABER CAMPAIGN COMMITTEEBILL “GRAX” ANDERSON, TREASURER 230 MAINTOLEDO, OH 43605(419) 345-4639


ISSUE: LUCAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-036

COMPLAINANT: JOHN A. BOYDCUYAHOGA CO CENTRAL CMTEWARD 6 PRECINCT G2173 E. 84TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44103(216) 376-7738

RESPONDENT: MARY JO JONES2025 E. 81ST ST. APT. 216CLEVELAND, OH 44106

PHILLIP WHITE, WARD 6 CLUB LEADER12402 BRITTON DR. #2CLEVELAND, OH 44106

MAMIE J. MITCHELLCLEVELAND CITY HALL601 LAKESIDE AVE.CLEVELAND, OH 44114

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)3517.22(B)(1) AND (2) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: CUYAHOGA CO DEMOCRATIC PARTY’S IMPORTANT CTRL CMTE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER FOR THE COMPLAINANT'S FAILURE TO PROSECUTE THE CASE.


CASE NO. 2010E-037(PAGE 1 OF 2)

COMPLAINANT: WILIAM D. STETLER, SUPERINTENDENT COUNSEL: RICHARD ROSSNORTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOL DIST. MEANS, BICHIMER, 8614 ERIE AVE. N BURKHOLDER & BAKERCANAL FULTON, OH 44614 1650 LAKE SHORE DR330-854-2291 COLS., OH 43204

RESPONDENT: HUGH UTTERBACKP.O. BOX 382CANAL FULTON, OH 44614330-418-7192

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.10(D)(1) (FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A PAC)3517.20(A) (NO DISCLAIMER)3517.22(B) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

ISSUE: ISSUE 7

ELECTION: MAY 4, 2010PRIORS:DISPOSITION: 5/3/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO

STATEMENT NOS. 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 AND 10 AND DISMISSED THOSE STATEMENTS FROM THE COMPLAINT. THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO STATEMENT NOS. 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12 AND 13 AND DETERMINED THESE STATEMENTS FOR A HEARING BEFORE THE FULL COMMISSION.

01/06/2011 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(D)(1) AND §3517.20(A).

THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)AS TO THE STATEMENTS:

1. “TAXPAYER MONEY IS USED TO PROVIDE SCHOOL EMPLOYEES WITH $327,644 IN DENTAL AND LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS.”

3. “YET THEY WILL NOT REDUCE THE OVERLY GENEROUS PAY OR FRINGE BENEFITS THAT IS BEING GIVEN TO TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHER SCHOOL PERSONNEL.”


CASE NO. 2010E-037(CON’T PAGE 2 OF 2)

DISPOSITION: 6. “THE BASE INCREASES USUALLY AMOUNT TO AT LEAST THE COST OF LIVING AND QUITE OFTEN MORE. IT NOT UNCOMMON FOR THE REAL INCREASES IN PAY TO ANNUALLY AMOUNT TO 6% TO 13% EVERY YEAR.”

8. “TEACHERS ARE ALMOST GUARANTEED EMPLOYMENT FOR LIFE.”

9. “AT THIS RATE THE COST OF RUNNING OUR SCHOOLS WILL DOUBLE IN LESS THAN 10 YEARS.

11. “IF THE LEVY PASES YOU CAN BE SURE THAT INCREASES WILL BE GIVEN TO ALL, AND YOU WILL PROBABLY SEE THE $65,000 JUMP TO $66,300 OR MORE WITHIN MONTHS DUE TO A NEGOTIATED CONTRACT ALREADY MADE WITH THE TEACHERS UNION.”

12. “TEACHERS IN THE NORTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOLS GET AN AUTOMATIC INCREASE FOR EACH OF THE FIRST 15YEARS OF TEACHING. THIS INCREASE IS TYPICALLY BETWEEN 3 AND 5.5% BUT SOME YEARS IT CAN LEAP BY 10% OR MORE.

13. “BUT 14% IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THE TEACHERS AS THEY ARE TRYING TO GET STATE LEGISLATORS TO INCREASE THIS TO 16.5%.”


CASE NO. 2010E-038

COMPLAINANT: TOM GROSSMANNFRIENDS OF TOM GROSSMANN4533 MORRIS COURTMASON, OH 45040513 257-6789

RESPONDENT: TOM ARISS COUNSEL: WILLIAM KAUFMANTOM ARISS FOR COMMISSIONER COMMI 144 E MULBERRY ST234 IROQUOIS DRIVE P O BOX 280LEBANON, OH 45036 LEBANON, OH 45036513 932-6743 513 932-1515

513 932-9172


OFFICE: WARREN COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/16/2013 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT'S REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010D-039

COMPLAINANT: RONALD MAAG2075 SOUTH STATE ROUTE 123LEBANON, OH 45036513 932-4646513 535-4331

RESPONDENT: GINGER SADLER KUBALA COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEFOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE 550 E. WALNUT ST.9993 SADLER CIRCLE COLUMBUS, OH 43215LOVELAND, OH 45140513 677-9953

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2)(IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE 35TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-040

COMPLAINANT: FRANKLIN CO DEM PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEZACH MANIFOLD, EXEC. DIR 550 E. WALNUT ST.271 EAST STATE ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215-4342614-224-1193

RESPONDENT: OUR DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATIONP.O. BOX 16914COLUMBUS, OH 43216

JEFFREY BOND4464 NORWELL DR. ECOLUMBUS, OH 43220

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(8) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: OHIO SENATE 3RD DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-041

COMPLAINANT: RON HADSELL COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUE3756 STAGECOACH LANE 550 E. WALNUT ST.PORTSMOUTH, OH 45662 COLUMBUS, OH43215

RESPONDENT: THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT MIKE CRABTREE281 PINE LANELUCASVILLE, OH 45648

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/3/2010 PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION, COUNSEL FOR THE COMPLAINANT REQUESTED THAT THE COMMISSION ALLOW THE COMPLAINANT TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO R.C. §3517.157(B), A MATTER MAY BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION OF THE COMMISSION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-042

COMPLAINANT: LARGER FOR OHIO5578 BLUEGRASS WAYHILLIARD, OH 43026(419) [email protected]

RESPONDENT: JASON RAFELD3877 RUSHMORE DR.COLUMBUS, OH 43220(614) [email protected]

TIM RANKIN2020 COVENTRY RD.COLUMBUS, OH [email protected]


OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE DISTRICT 24


PRIORS:


mailto:[email protected]




CASE NO. 2010E-043

COMPLAINANT: RONALD MAAG2075 SOUTH STATE ROUTE 123LEBANON, OH 45036(H) 513 932-4646(C) 513 535-4331

RESPONDENT: GINGER SADLER KUBALA COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEFOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE 550 E WALNUT ST.9993 SADLER CIRCLE COLUMBUS, OH 43215LOVELAND, OH 45140513 677-9953

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENT)



PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010D-044

COMPLAINANT: RONALD MAAG2075 SOUTH STATE ROUTE 123LEBANON, OH 45036(H) 513 932-4646(C) 513 535-4331

RESPONDENT: GINGER SADLER KUBALA COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEFOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE 550 E. WALNUT ST.9993 SADLER CIRCLE COLUMBUS, OH 43215LOVELAND, OH 45140513 677-9953

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)



PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010D-045

COMPLAINANT: LYNN ADAMS59 ELM ST.LONDON, OH 43140(C) 740-974-5116

RESPONDENT: MICHAEL BOERGER4795 ROSEDALE RD.MECHANICSBURG, OH 43044

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.20(A)(2) (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: COUNTY COMMISSIONER


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 6/17/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $100.

7/16/2010 RECEIVED CHECK # 10285 IN THE AMOUNT OF $100 FROM MICHAEL K OR PAMELA J BOERGER FOR PAYMENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED.

CASE CLOSED


CASE NO. 2010E-046

COMPLAINANT: BILL HAYES COUNSEL: STEPHANIE J. CEBULSKICITIZENS FOR BILL HAYES 191 W. NATIONWIDE BLVDBILLIE FIORE, TREASURER SUITE 30058 CORBIN DR. NORTH COLUMBUS, OH 43215GRANVILLE, OH 43023 614-628-6880

(F) 614-628-6890

RESPONDENT: DAN DODD256 WILSHIRE DR.HEBRON, OH 43025

CITIZENS TO ELECT DAN DODDSTEPHANIE DODD, TREASURER256 N. MAIN ST.NEW LEXINGTON, OH 43764


OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE


PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010G-047PAGE 1 OF 2

COMPLAINANT: LISA PERRY4805 LANDER RD.ORANGE VILLAGE, OH 44022440-349-2699

DANIEL BROWN28749 MILES RD.ORANGE VILLAGE, OH 44022440-248-6005216-214-5591

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR A BETTER ORANGEDAVID B. GALLUP, TREASURER526 SUPERIOR AVE. E.CLEVELAND, OH 44114216-621-4636

DAVID B. GALLUP, ESQ4389 ORANGEDALE RD.ORANGE VILLAGE, OH 44022216-831-3125216-621-4636

JOSEPH A. DUBYAK, ESQ4139 LANDER RD.ORANGE VILLAGE, OH 44022216-464-5429216-241-0300

KRISTEN DUBYAK4139 LANDER RD.ORANGE VILLAGE, OH 44022216-464-5429

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.13 (UNLAWFUL TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN ACCOUNTS)§3517.13(A-E) (INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS)§3517.13(F) (EXCESSIVE CASH CONTRIBUTIONS PER ELECION)§3517.13(G) (CONCEALMENT OR MISREPRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES)§3517.102(B) AND (C) (EXCESSIVE CONTRIBUTIONS)§3517.105 (INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES)

CASE NO. 2010G-047PAGE 2 OF 2

OFFICE:


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/1/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(1) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $500. THE COMMISSION THEN FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(D) AND IMPOSED A FINE OF $100. CONSOLIDATED WITH 2010R-280 SAME ALLEGATIONS.

9/30/2010 THE COMMISSION RECEIVED CHECK #2215 IN THE AMOUNT OF $600 FROM DAVID B GALLUP FOR PAYMENT OF THE FINE IMPOSED.

CASE CLOSED


CASE NO. 2010D-048

COMPLAINANT: JOE PRICE 8390 CHERRY HILL LANEBROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147

RESPONDENT: SAMUEL J. ALAI COUNSEL: DOMINIC J. COLETTA4331 E. WALLINGS RD. 55 PUBLIC SQUARE STE. 1200BROADVIEW HTS., OH 44147 CLEVELAND, OH 44113

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10(G) (INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE)§3517.20(A)(2) AND (8) (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)§3517.105(B)(2)(b) (INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES)

OFFICE: BROADVIEW HTS. MAYOR


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/1/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT OF THE BASIS OF RES JUDICATA.


CASE NO. 2010E-049

COMPLAINANT: BOB GIBBS FOR CONGRESS COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG6992 TOWNSHIP RD. 466 BRICKER & ECKLERLAKEVILLE, OH 44638 100 S. THIRD ST330-763-1224 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

(BUS) 614-227-8821

RESPONDENT: ZACH SPACE FOR CONGRESS CMTE COUNSEL:RITCHEY HOLLENBAUGH726 SIXTEENTH ST. NE 366 E. BROAD ST.MASSILLON, OH 44646 COLUMBUS, OH 43215


OFFICE: CONGRESS

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

1.) “GIBBS VOTED HIMSELF A PAY RAISE.”

THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLTION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

2.) “DID GIBBS GIVE TAX BREAKS TO FAMILIES? NO. HE GAVE THEM TO GOLF COURSES. SO WHEN GIBBS TALKS TAXES, CHECK YOUR WALLET. GIBBS: HIGHER TAXES FOR YOU…”

THE COMMISSION THEN FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:


THE COMMISSION DECLARED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF A MAJORITY VOTE AS TO THE STATEMENT:


THE COMMISSION THEN CONSOLIDATED CASE NOS 2010E-049 AND 2010E-050 AND ALLOWED THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION.

OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION

CASE SUMMARY SHEET

CASE NO. 2010E-050

COMPLAINANT: BOB GIBBS FOR CONGRESS COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG6992 TOWNSHIP RD. 466LAKEVILLE, OH 44638330-763-1224

RESPONDENT: ZACH SPACE FOR CONGRESS CMTE COUNSEL:RITCHEY HOLLENBAUGH726 SIXTEENTH ST. NE 366 E. BROAD ST.MASSILLON, OH 44646 COLUMBUS, OH 43215


OFFICE: CONGRESS

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:


THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:


THE COMMISSION THEN FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:


THE COMMISSION DECLARED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF A MAJORITY VOTE AS TO THE STATEMENT:


THE COMMISSION THEN CONSOLIDATED CASE NOS 2010E-049 AND 2010E-050 AND ALLOWED THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION.


CASE NO. 2010E-051

COMPLAINANT: MARGARET DEL FAVERO COUNSEL: PAMALA PETAS3779 COOPER RD.CINCINNATI, OH 45241513-386-8639

RESPONDENT: JIM SUMNER4595 COOPER RDCINCINNATI, OH 45242

SAL WERTHEIM 3733 FALLENTREE LANECINCINNATI, OH 45241

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(4)(8)(9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: BLUE ASH PRECINCT 5B EXECUTIVE OFFICE

ELECTION:

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010D-052

COMPLAINANT: KEVIN CRONIN, ESQ.THE BROWN HOIST BLDG.4403 SAINT CLAIR AVE.CLEVELAND, OH 44103-1125(P) 216-337-0615

RESPONDENT: COMMITTEE TO ELECT DANITA LOVE20609 SELFRIDGE PKWY.HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44122(P) 216-295-1193

DOMINION EAST OHIO1201 E. 55TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44103-1028(P) 216-736-6855

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (INCORRECT OR IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)§3517.105 (EXPENDITURES)OEC ADVISORY OPINION 96ELC-10

OFFICE: CUYAHOGA CO. DISTRICT 5 COUNCIL

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 AGAINST THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT DANITA LOVE BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION. THE COMMISSION THEN FOUND NO VIOLATION AGAINST DOMINION EAST OHIO.


CASE NO. 2010G-053

COMPLAINANT: FRIENDS OF WILLIAM D. MASON COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUE, ESQTHOMAS REGAS, TREASURER COREY COLOMBO, ESQ5114 SASSAFRAS DR. 550 E. WALNUT ST.PARMA, OH 44134 COLUMBUS, OH 43215


ALLEGATIONS: OEC ADVISORY OPINION 99ELC-03

OFFICE: CUYAHOGA CO. PROSECUTNG ATTORNEY

ELECTION: 11/3/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/1/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(O) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2010G-054

COMPLAINANT: STEPHANIE L. ZULLO541 W. HIGHLAND DR.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701(740) 452-0830

JONATHAN CRONIN1016 SUNSET AVE.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701(740) 319-1933

RESPONDENT: AMERICAN PRIDE POWER EQUIP. INC. COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUERYAN DODSON, OWNER 550 E WALNUT ST.1006 MAPLE AVE. COLS, OH 43215ZANESVILLE, OH 43701(740) 454-7236

ALLEGATIONS: §3599.03 (FAILURE TO FILE A 30-B-1 FORM)

OFFICE: CITY COUNCIL

ELECTION: 11/3/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT FOR AN IMPROPER NOTARIZATION.


CASE NO. 2010G-055

COMPLAINANT: MCINTOSH FOR JUDGE COMMITTEE CAROLYN FRANCIS, TREASURER2168 CITYGATE DR.COLUMBUS, OH 43219


ALLEGATIONS: §3517.13(D) (INACCURATE 2009 ANNUAL REPORT)

OFFICE:

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(D) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2010G-056

COMPLAINANT: STEPHANIE L. ZULLO541 W. HIGHLAND DR.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701(740) 452-0830

JONATHAN CRONIN1016 SUNSET AVE.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701(740) 319-1933

RESPONDEN T: HEATHER SANDS587 BRIGHTON BLVD.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701

ANDREW ROBERTS710 LOCUST AVE.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701

JEFF TILTON848 BROWN ST.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701

CAM TWAROG425 KARL DR.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701

DAVID J. DITTMAR61 S. 4TH ST.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10 (CONTRIBUTIONS/EXPENDITURES)

OFFICE: CITY COUNCIL

ELECTION: 11/3/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/19/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT FOR AN IMPROPER NOTARIZATION.


CASE NO. 2010G-057

COMPLAINANT: STEVEN A. FUSNER6187 WELSH RD.NASHPORT, OH 43830(740) 454-3568

RESPONDEN T: CHIEF JOHN BENSON COUNSEL: DONALD BREY5205 BELLVIEW DR.ZANESVILLE, OH 43701

TROY LOWE, ASSISTANT CHIEF2780 TARKMAN DR.NASHPORT, OH 43830

MUSKINGUM TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENTSHERRY BUTLER, TREASURER6465 FRAZEYSBURG RD. APT. DNASHPORT, OH 43830

ALLEGATIONS: §3599.03 (FAILURE TO FILE A 30-B-1 FORM)

OFFICE: MUSKINGUM TWNSHP TRUSTEE

ELECTION: 11/3/09

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/2/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03 AS ALLEGED IN THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010G-058

COMPLAINANTS: DEBORAH WALSH COUNSEL: BRIAN K MURPHYEXEC. DIR. MURRAY, MURPHY MOUS & BASIL LLPSUMMIT CO REPUBLICAN PARTY 1533 LAKE SHORE DR, SUITE 150520 MAIN ST., SUITE 2437 COLUMBUS, OH 43204AKRON, OH 44311 614 488-0400 X2330 434-9151 FAX: 614 488-0401

DOUG PRIESSE CHAIRMANEXECUTIVE COMM OF THE FRANKLIN CO REP PARTY14 E GAY STCOLUMBUS, OH 43215614 224-3939

RESPONDENT: RICHARD CORDRAY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUETHE CORDRAY COMMITTEE 550 E WALNUT ST.340 E FULTON ST COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215 263-7000220-4500 FAX: 263-7078

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.109(B), (C), (D) AND (E) (FAILURE TO DISPOSE OF EXCESS FUNDS AS STATUTORILY APPROVED)

OFFICE: ATTORNEY GENERAL

ELECTION: 5/4/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/2/2010 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO. 2010E-059

COMPLAINANTS: JIM A. BERNS1220 WEST NORTH BENT RD.CINCINNATI, OH [email protected]

RESPONDENT: JENNIFER BRUNNEROHIO SECRETARY OF STATE180 E. BROAD ST. 16TH FLOORCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

KEITH FABEROHIO SENATESENATE BUILDING, ROOM 138COLUMBUS, OH 43215

FRED STRAHORNOHIO SENATESENATE BUILDING, ROOM 128COLUMBUS, OH 43215

WILLIAM N. MORGAN8740 STOUTSVILLE PIKESTOUTSVILLE, OH 43154

REBECCA L.. EGELHOFF, ESQ.THE LAW OFFICES OF SEAN A. MENTEL, LLC88 E. BROAD ST. SUITE 2000COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22 (FALSE STATEMENTS)OTHER ALLEGATIONS THAT DO NOT FALL WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION

OFFICE: OHIO BALLOT BOARD MEMBERS

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED ALL ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN THE COMPLAINT THAT DID NOT COME WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION. THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL THEN DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.



CASE NO. 2010G-060

COMPLAINANTS: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUEDOUG KELLY, EXEC. DIR. 550 E. WALNUT ST.340 E. FULTON ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215 (P) 614-263-7000614-221-6563 (F) 614-263-7078

RESPONDENT: JON HUSTED COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG, ESQ.2305 HAVERFORD RD. MARANDA MOTTERUPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43220 BRICKER & ECKLER614-456-1229 100 S. THIRD ST.

COLUMBUS, OH 43215HUSTED FOR OHIO (P) 614-227-8821CARL WICK, TREASURER (F) 614-227-2390148 SHERBROOK DR.KETTERING, OH 45429614-456-1229

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.109(A)(B), (C), (D),(E),(F) AND (G) (FAILURE TO DISPOSE OF EXCESS FUNDS AS STATUTORILY APPROVED)

OFFICE: OHIO SECRETARY OF STATE

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/2/2010 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE COMPLAINANT.


CASE NO. 2010E-061

COMPLAINANTS: ANDREW PICKERING189 SOUTH MAIN ST.P.O. BOX 36NORTH HAMPTON, OH 45349937 964-5035

RESPONDENT: THE COMMITTEE FOR NORTHWESTERN TIMOTHY R. JENKINS, TREASURER1500 N. STAR ST.SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504937 323-8818

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22(B)(1)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: NORTHWESTERN SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVY

ELECTION: AUGUST 3, 2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-062

COMPLAINANTS: HAROLD R. HENSON COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY15367 LOCKBOURNE EASTERN RD. 65 E. STATE ST. STE. 1000ASHVILLE, OH 43103 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

BETH A. METZGER271 HILLGAIL RD. SWPATASKALA, OH 43062

RESPONDENT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN 550 E. WALNUT ST.340 E. FULTON ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYOTTO BEATTY JR., FORMER TREASURER HAYMAN & KELLEY LLC340 E. FULTON ST. 3010 HAYDEN RDCOLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43235

CITIZENS TO ELECT DAN DODDSTEPHANIE DODD, TREASURER256 N. MAIN ST.NEW LEXINGTON, OH 43764

DAN DODD256 WILSHIRE DR.HEBRON, OH 43025

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE 91ST DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: AS TO THE STATEMENT “BILL HAYES EVEN WANTS AUTOMATIC INCREASES IN TAXES EACH YEAR, TAKING AWAY YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE ON NEW TAXES”, THE PANEL COULD NOT REACH A MAJORITY VOTE ON THE ISSUE TO FIND PROBABLE CAUSE AND SO THE COMPLAINT AS TO THE STATEMENT, WAS DECLARED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL. AS TO THE OTHER STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE COMPLAINT, AFTER ACTING ON THE STATEMENTS INDIVIDUALLY, THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010D-063

COMPLAINANT: BUTLER CO. DEMOCRATIC PARTYJOCELYN BUCARO, CHAIR P.O. BOX 701HAMILTON, OH 45012(P) 513-896-5201

RESPONDENT: COURTNEY COMBSCITIZENS FOR COMBS5331 S. GILMORE RD.FAIRFIELD, OH 45014

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE 54TH DISTRICT


PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C.§3517.20.


CASE NO. 2010G-064

COMPLAINANT: THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATESAARON D. GREEN 2100 L STREET NWWASHINGTON, DC 20037(P) 202-676-2334(F) 202-676-2357

RESPONDENT: OHIO GAME FOWL BREEDERS ASSOC. PACELIZABETH TURNER, AGENT26807 KIME HOLDERMAN RD.CIRCLEVILLE, OH 43113

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.13(G)(2)(a) (POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS)

OFFICE:

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(G)(2) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.

Also Notify:Donna MillerPlain Dealer216-999-4852


CASE NO. 2010E-065

COMPLAINANT: TRACY OVERMYER2391 E. CR 127LINDSEY, OH 43442(H) 419-665-2785(C) 419-307-5466

RESPONDENT: MARY JO GILL COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE4334 LIMERICK RD. 550 E WALNUT STCLYDE, OH 43410 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: SANDUSKY CO. CLERK OF COURTS

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/2/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND THAT THERE WAS PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF OHIO REVISED CODE §3517.21(B)(1) AS ALLEGED IN THE COMPLAINT AND DETERMINED TO SET THE MATTER FOR HEARING BEFORE THE FULL COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010.

9/16/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1).


CASE NO. 2010E-066

COMPLAINANT: TRACY OVERMYER2391 E. CR 127LINDSEY, OH 43442(H) 419-665-2785(C) 419-307-5466

RESPONDENT: PEGGY RUTHERFORD COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE320 COTTAGE ST. 550 E WALNUT STFREMONT, OH 43420 COLUMBUS, OH 43215


OFFICE: SANDUSKY CO. CLERK OF COURTS

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/2/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND THAT THERE WAS PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF OHIO REVISED CODE §3517.21(B)(1) AS ALLEGED IN THE COMPLAINT AND DETERMINED TO SET THE MATTER FOR HEARING BEFORE THE FULL COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2010.

9/16/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(1).


CASE NO. 2010D-067

COMPLAINANT: DONALD E. CARPENTER, JR.5227 SOUTH GATE BLVD. UNIT FFAIRFIELD, OH 45014513-470-6782

RESPONDENT: BRUCE CARTER COUNSEL: BRIAN R. HESTER, ESQ.FRIENDS OF BRUCE CARTER P.O. BOX 1324MICHAEL DECRESCE, CHAIR HAMILTON, OH 45012-13245454 YOSEMITE DR. 513-360-4027FAIRFIELD, OH 45014 (F) 513-755-7842

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(2) (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE:

ELECTION:

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C.§3517.20(A)(2).


CASE NO. 2010G-068

COMPLAINANT: TIMOTHY M. TROGDON4119 W. 16TH ST.CLEVELAND, OH 44109216-741-7926

RESPONDENT: ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC.STEVEN NEWHOUSE, CHAIRMANC/O V.P. BILL MICKEY OF THE CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALERSUSAN GOLDBERG, EDITOR1801 SUPERIOR AVE.CLEVELAND, OH 44114

ALLEGATIONS: §3599.03 (CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)

OFFICE: CUYAHOGA COUNCIL DISTRICT 7

ELECTION: 9/7/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3599.03.


CASE NO. 2010G-069

COMPLAINANT: MAYNARD R. JOHNSON COUNSEL: COREY COLOMBO449 HIDDEN VALLEY LANE 550 E. WALNUT ST. WYOMING, OH 45215 COLUMBUS, OH 43215513-761-7585

RESPONDENT: MIKE WILSON COUNSEL: CHRIS FINNEYCITIZENS FOR MIKE WILSON 2623 ERIE AVE.JONI WILSON, TREASURER CINCINNATI, OH 452082159 DEER MEADOW DR.CINCINNATI, OH 45240513-494-6428

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10 (LATE FILING OF THE DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)

OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 28

ELECTION: 11/2/10

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/17/2011 THE PARTIES AGREED TO A MUTUAL DISMISSAL OF THE MATTER.


CASE NO. 2010D-070

COMPLAINANT: AVON BOARD OF EDUCATIONKENT ZEMAN, TREASURER35575 DETROIT RD.AVON, OH 44011

RESPONDENT: AVON CITIZENS CONTROL OVER EXCESSIVE TAXATIONP.O. BOX 45076WESTLAKE, OH 44145

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(2) (IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)§3517.105(C)(3) (INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES)

OFFICE: LEVY

ELECTION: 8/3/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 7/19/2012 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER FOR LACK OF SERVICE.


CASE NO. 2010G-071

COMPLAINANT: JAMES MOYER7271 LONESOME PINEMEDINA, OH [email protected]

RESPONDENT: KASICH TAYLOR FOR OHIO COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREYBRAD SINNOTT, TREASURER 65 E. STATE ST. STE. 1000340 E. GAY ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215614-824-2017

STRICKLAND FOR GOVERNOR COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEJOHN BRODY, TREASURER 550 E. WALNUT ST.65 E. STATE ST. STE. 1800 COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215614-545-6840

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.102 (EXCEEDING CONTRIBUTION LIMITS)

OFFICE: GOVERNOR

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/2010 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN.



CASE NO. 2010G-072

COMPLAINANT: NATHAN DASCHLEDEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION1401 K STREET NW STE. 200WASHINGTON DC 20005202-772-5600

RESPONDENT: FOX NEWS NETWORK L.L.C 1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICASNEW YORK, NY 10036212-301-3000

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10(I)(5) (CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE NAME OF AN UNINCORPORATED BUSINESS)§3517.20(A)(2) AND (B)(1) (DISCLAIMERS)

OFFICE: GOVERNOR

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/14/10 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN


CASE NO. 2010E-073

COMPLAINANT: DIANE HANNUM48688 WARGO RD.P.O. BOX 213CALDWELL, OH [email protected]

RESPONDENT: DENNY KNOWLTON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE16788 LINDEN AVE. 550 E WALNUT STCALDWELL, OH 43724 COLUMBUS, OH [email protected]

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: NOBLE COUNTY SHERIFF

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 9/30/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT'S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.




CASE NO. 2010G-074

COMPLAINANT: PATRIOT SIGNAGE COUNSEL: J. BLAKE THOMAS1001 SECOND AVE. MASON, SCHILLING & MASON CODAYTON, KY 41074 P.O. BOX 498367606-655-9009 CINCINNATI, OH 45249

513-489-0829

RESPONDENT: COMMITTEE TO ELECT SAM MALONE852 LINCOLN AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45206

OTHER ADDRESS: COMMITTEE TO ELECT SAM MALONE2315 IOWA AVE.CINCINNATI, OH [email protected]

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10 (FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE STATEMENT)

OFFICE:

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/6/2011 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10 AND DISMISSED THE MATTER.



CASE NO. 2010E-075

COMPLAINANT: DOUGLAS C. PRICER705 GRANVILLE RD.NEWARK, OH 43055740-345-4004 ext: 222

RESPONDENT: VICKY M. CHRISTIANSEN172 HUDSON AVE.NEWARK, OH 43055740-349-7414


OFFICE:

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-076

COMPLAINANT: ELIZABETH A. GRIFFING COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY2850 LIMINGTON ST. NW 65 E. STATE ST. STE. 1000N. CANTON, OH 44720 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN 550 E. WALNUT ST.340 E. FULTON ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215


OFFICE: STATE REPRESENTATIVE 50TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/14/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENTS:

1.) “IN 2008, HE [SNITCHLER] WAS INVESTIGATED THREE TIMES FOR VIOLATING OHIO’S ELECTION LAW FOR LYING ABOUT HIS RECORD AND EXPERIENCE…

2.) “… AND EARLIER THIS YEAR, HIS [SNITCHLER’S] WEBSITE CLAIMED THAT HE HELD A LEADERSHIP POSITION IN THE LEGISLATAURE EVEN THOUGH HE ACTUALLY DOESN’T.”

THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION AND DID NOT ISSUE A LETTER OF PUBLIC REPRIMAND BUT TO ALLOW THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION STAND AS THE PENALTY.


CASE NO. 2010E-077PAGE 1 OF 4

COMPLAINANT: JIM BERNS12230 W. NORTH BEND RD.CINCINNATI, OH 45224513-708-0815

RESPONDENT: JAMIE SCHWARTZ, CAMPAIGN MANAGER3339 HARRISON AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45211513-481-9998

MELISSA WIDEMAN, CAMPAIGN MANAGER441 VINE ST. STE. 3003CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-684-2723

RICHARD EISWERTH, GENERAL MANAGERWVXU1223 CENTRAL PARKWAYCINCINNATI, OH [email protected]

MARYANNE ZELEZNIK, NEWS MANAGERWVXU1223 CENTRAL PARKWAYCINCINNATI, OH 45214513-352-9170

HAMILTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTYTIM BURKE, CHAIRMAN6109 WEBBLAND PLACECINCINNATI, OH 45213513-421-0495

HAMILTON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTYCALEB FAUX, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR6109 WEBBLAND PLACECINCINNATI, OH 45213513-421-0495



RESPONDENTS: HAMILTON COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTYALEX TRIANTAFILOU, CHAIRMAN700 WALNUT ST. STE. 309CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-381-5454

BILL FEE, GENERAL MANAGER WCPO1720 GILBERT AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-721-9900

BOB MORFORD, NEWS DIRECTOR WCPO1720 GILBERT AVE.CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-721-9900

THE E.W. SCRIPPS COMPANYCORPORATE HEADQUARTERS312 WALNUT ST.2800 SCRIPPS CENTERCINCINNATI, OH 45202513-977-3000(F) 513-977-3024

UNITED MEDIA 200 MADISON AVE. 4TH FLOORNEW YORK, NY [email protected]

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRERMARGARET BUCHANAN, PRESIDET & PUBLISHER312 ELM ST.CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-768-6006

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRERTOM CALLINAN, EDITOR & VP/ CONTENT AND AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT312 ELM ST. CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-768-6006



RESPONDENTS: THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRERRAY COOKLIS, EDITORIAL PAGE EDITOR312 ELM ST.CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-768-6006

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRERHOWARD WILKINSON, REPORTER312 ELM ST.CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-768-6006

THE CINCINNATI ENQUIRERCARL WEISER, REPORTER312 ELM ST.CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-768-6006

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSMELISSA CURRENCE, PRESIDENT103 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT RD. #4CINCINNATI, OH 45219513-281-8683

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERSSUSAN BANOUN, VP VOTERS SERVICE103 WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT RD. #4CINCINNATI, OH 45219513-281-8683

THE CINCINNATI USA REGIONAL CHAMBERELLEN VAN DER HORST, PRESIDENT441 VINE ST. STE. 300 CAREW TOWERCINCINNATI, OH 45202513-579-3100(F) 513-579-3101

THE CINCINNATI USA REGIONAL CHAMBERJ. RITA MCNEIL DANISH, ESQ., VP PRESIDENT GOV’T AFFAIRS441 VINE ST. STE. 300 CAREW TOWERCINCINNATI, OH 45202513-579-3100(F) 513-579-3101

CINCINNATUS ASSOCIATIONTOM EWING, SENIOR LEGISLATIVE & POLICY ANALYSTP.O. BOX 19191CINCINNATI, OH 45219513-293-4621


RESPONDENTS: CINCINNATUS ASSOCIATION ALEXANDER DE JARNETT, PRESIDENTP.O. BOX 19191CINCINNATI, OH 45219513-293-4621

CINCINNATUS ASSOCIATIONCANDACE KLEIN, EXCELLENCE IN GOV’TP.O. BOX 19191CINCINNATI, OH 45219513-293-4621

WESTERN ECONOMIC COUNCILP.O. BOX 58013CINCINNATI, OH 45258

WESTERN ECONOMIC COUNCILTONY ROSIELLO, PRESIDENT2110 BEECHCROFT COURTCINCINNATI, OH [email protected]


OFFICE: CONGRESS FIRST DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:




CASE NO. 2010D-078

COMPLAINANT: NANCY WILLIAMS COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEY5467 HAVENS CORNERS RD. HAMAN & KELLEYGAHANNA, OH 43230-3192 3010 HAYDEN ROAD

COLS., OH 43235336-2868

RESPONDENT: MATT CARLECARLE FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVEWILLIAM L. CURLIS, TREASURER865 MACON ALLEYCOLUMBUS, OH 43206

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(2) & (13) (INACCURATE, IMPROPER OR NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE 20TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/4/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20(A)(2) & (13) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2010G-079

COMPLAINANT: ROBERT OWENS46 N. SANDUSKY ST. DELAWARE, OH 43015(740) 368-0008740 368-0007

RESPONDENT: RICHARD CORDRAY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUETHE CORDRAY COMMITTEE 550 E WALNUT ST340 E. FULTON ST. COLS., OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.13 (FAILURE TO FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE STATEMENT)§3517.13(O) (IMPROPER CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES)§3517.109 (A),(B),(C),(D),(E) & (G) (IMPROPER DISPOSAL OF EXCESS FUNDS)

OFFICE: OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.13(O) AND §3517.109(A),(B),(C), (D), (E) AND (G).


CASE NO. 2010E-080

COMPLAINANT: RICH IOTT COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREYP.O. BOX 5142 65 E. STATE ST. STE. 1000TOLEDO, OH 43611 COLUMBUS, OH 43215(419) 324-0224

RESPONDENT: MARCY KAPTUR COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUE1841 DORITY RD. 550 E. WALNUT ST.TOLEDO, OH 43615 COLUMBUS, OH 43215(419) 693-0078

KAPTUR FOR CONGRESS ALTERNATE ADD: 101 MAIN ST.P.O. BOX 899 TOLEDO, OH 43605TOLEDO, OH 43697(419) 693-0078

MOVEON.ORG POLITICAL ACTIONP.O. BOX 9218BERKELEY, CA 94709


OFFICE: CONGRESS 9TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 1/6/2011 THE COMMISSION GRANTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-081

COMPLAINANT: OHIO HOUSE DEM. CAUCUS COUNSEL: MEGAN C. KELLEYELIZABEH BROWN, POLITICAL DIRECTOR 3010 HAYDEN RD.340 E. FULTON ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43235COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD BREYKEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN 65 E STATE211 S. FIFTH ST. SUITE 1000COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43215

221-4000

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(9) & (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE:

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-082

COMPLAINANT: OHIO HOUSE DEM. CAUCUS COUNSEL: JOHN M STEPHANELIZABETH BROWN, POLITICAL DIRECTOR JONES LAW OFFICES340 E. FULTON ST. 454 E MAIN ST #275COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLUMBUS, OH 43235

614 221-2300FAX: 614 221-8428

CO-COUNSEL: JEFFREY A RUPPERTTHE RUPPERT CO LLC35 E GAY ST #248COLUMBUS, OH 43215614 423-9461

FAX: 614 547-8031

RESPONDENT: MIKE DOVILLA COUNSEL: DONALD C BREYCITIZENS FOR MIKE DOVILLACHRIS VENTURA, TREASURER62 HARNAGY ST.BEREA, OH 44017


OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE OF REPS 18TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 5/24/2012 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE AGREED ENTRY OF DISMISSAL.


CASE NO. 2010E-083

COMPLAINANT: TIM GRENDELL7413 TATTERSALL DR.CHESTERLAND, OH [email protected]

RESPONDENT: BOB CANNONCANNON FOR OHIOMARGARET CANNON, TREASURER13985 AQUILLABURTON, OH 44021


OFFICE: HOUSE OF REPS. 98TH DIST.

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 4/28/2011 THE COMMISSION DECLARED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF A MAJORITY VOTE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

1.) 4/23/08 - "VOTED FOR SENATE BILL 221 (TO REVISE STATE ENERGY POLICY), PLACING THE UTILITY AUTHORITY WITH THE PUCO, AFTER HE VOTED TO DEREGULATE THEM IN THE LATE 1990S."

THE COMMISSION THEN DECLARED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF A MAJORITY VOTE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

2.) 6/30/09 - "VOTED FOR HB 1 (STATE BUDGET)"



CASE NO. 2010E-084

COMPLAINANT: STEVE DRIEHAUS COUNSEL: PAUL M DEMARCO3502 BOUDINOT AVE. 1513 FOURTH & VINE ST.CINCINNATI, OH 45211 CINCINNATI, OH 45202513-662-0205 513-621-0267F-866-675-6306 F-513-621-0262

[email protected]

RESPONDENT: SUSAN B. ANTHONY LIST COUNSEL: JOE R LA RUE1707 L STREET NW BOPP COLESON & BOSTROMWASHINGTON, DC 20036 1 SOUTH 6TH ST202-223-8073 TERRE HAUTE, IN 47803F-202-223-8078 [email protected]

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (DISCLAIMERS)§3517.21(B)(9) & (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: U S CONGRESS . 1ST DIST

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/2/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.




CASE NO. 2010E-085

COMPLAINANT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE, ESQ.340 E. FULTON ST. COREY COLOMBO, ESQ.COLUMBUS, OH 43215 550 E. WALNUT ST.614-221-6563 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: JOSH MANDEL COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONGCITIZENS FOR JOSH MANDEL 614-227-2300LINDSAY G. MINTZ, TREASURER F-614-227-23902112 ACACIA PARK DR. STE. 504LYNDHURST, OH 44124216-661-7640


OFFICE: OHIO TREASURER

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-086

COMPLAINANT: ALAN S. WITHERSPOON COUNSEL: DAVID B. BENDER1103 FARMINGTON LANE BENDER LAW OFFICEP.O. BOX 251 251 E. COURT ST.WASHINGTON CH, OH 43160 WASHINGTON C.H, OH 43160

740 335-3826FAX: 740 335-3854

RESPONDENT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN 550 E. WALNUT ST.340 E. FULTON ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

HOUSE DEM. CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN C. KELLEYMEGAN C. KELLEY, TREASURER 3010 HAYDEN RD.340 E. FULTON ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43235COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RAYMOND PRYORRAYMOND PRYOR FOR REPRESENTATIVELAWRENCE W. BROWN, TREASURER263 ROZELLE CREEK RD.CHILLICOTHE, OH 45601


OFFICE: STATE REP. 85TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 8/18/2011 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE.


CASE NO. 2010E-087

COMPLAINANT: RONALD WECKERLIN COUNSEL: COREY COLOMBO705 HARROW ROAD 550 E WALNUT STTOLEDO, OH 43615 COLUMBUS, OH 43215419 467-2253 614 263-7000

RESPONDENT: RICH IOTT COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREYIOTT FOR CONGRESS 2010 65 E STATE STWILLIAM L. CURLIS, TREASURER COLUMBUS, OH 432153030 NAVARRE AVEOREGON, OH 43616419 324-0224


OFFICE: HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE – 28TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 1/6/2011 THE COMMISSION GRANTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-088

COMPLAINANT: CHRIS HAMMOND COUNSEL: CURT HARTMAN1945 1/2 HUNT RD 3749 FOX POINT CTCINCINNATI, OH 45215 AMELIA, OH 45102

(513) 752-8800Fax: (513) 752-6621

[email protected]

RESPONDENT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN 550 E WALNUT ST340 E FULTON ST COLS., OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215 263-7000

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)


ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:




CASE NO. 2010E-089

COMPLAINANT: CHRIS HAMMOND COUNSEL: CURT HARTMAN1945 ½ HUNT ROAD 3749 FOX POINT CTCINCINNATI, OH 45215 AMELIA, OH 45102

Fax: (513) [email protected]

RESPONDENT: OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLYARMOND BUDISH, CHAIRMAN 3010 HAYDEN RD.77 S HIGH ST 14TH FLOOR COLS., OH 43235COLUMBUS, OH 43215-6111

OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUSMEGAN KELLY, TREASURER340 E FULTON STCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)8) & (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.20(B)(3) (FALSE DISCLAIMER)§3517.10(D)(1)(LATE FILING OF THE DESIGNATION OF TREASURER)


ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:




CASE NO. 2010E-090

COMPLAINANT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEY340 E FULTON ST 3010 HAYDEN RD COLS., OH 43215 COLS., OH 43235

614 336-2868

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTYKEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN211 S FIFTH STCOLUMBUS, OH 43215



ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/14/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NOT PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-091

COMPLAINANT: ANDY THOMPSONANDY THOMPSON FOR STATE RERPESENTATIVEDICK HANF, TREASURER416 STRECKER LANEMARIETTA, OH 45750

RESPONDENT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN. CHAIRMAN 550 E WALNUT ST340 E FULTON ST COLS., OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215 263-7000

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE 93RD DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-092

COMPLAINANT: BARBARA R SEARS COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY3050 BYRNWYCK W. #113 65 E STATE STMAUMEE, OH 43537 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYMEGAN KELLEY, CHAIRMAN 3010 HAYDEN RD 340 E FULTON ST COLS., OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

TODD BOSLEY (dismissed) COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYTHE FRIENDS TO ELECT TODD BOSLEYMARYBETH ROSE, TREASURER8855 STATE ST NELOUISVILLE, OH 44641

HARRY BARLOS (dismissed)COMMITTEE TO ELECT BARLOSJENNY BARLOS, TREASURER724 GRAND VALLEY DRMAUMEE, OH 43537


OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE 46TH DISTRICTOHIO HOUSE 50TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/14/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED TODD BOSLEY, THE FRIENDS TO ELECT TODD BOSLEY, MARYBETH ROSE, HARRY BARLOS AND THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT BARLOS AND JENNY BARLOS FROM THE COMPLAINT.

10/27/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE AGREED STIPULATION OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT ISSUE A LETTER OF REPRIMAND OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION BUT INSTEAD ALLOWED THE FINDING OF A VIOLATION TO STAND AS THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION.


CASE NO. 2010G-093

COMPLAINANT: CATHY A. COTMAN9448 WINCHESTER VALLEYCHESTERLAND, OH 44026440-729-7958

RESPONDENT: JUDY CAPUTO12982 LYNN DR.CHESTERLAND, OH 44026440-729-3296

FRIENDS OF JUDY CAPUTOMICHELE E. RUDE, DEPUTY TREASURER13184 MARILYN DR.CHESTERLAND, OH 44026

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10 (FAILURE TO FILE STATEMENTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES)§3517.10(K)(1) (FAILURE TO FILE LOCAL CANDIDATE FINANCE REPORT WAIVER)§3517.13(B) & (C) (FAILURE TO FILE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE STATEMENTS)§3517.13(G)(1) (CONCEALMENT OR MISREPRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES)

OFFICE: CHESTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

ELECTION: 11/3/2009

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/2/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.10(K)(1) BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN NOT TO IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION. THE COMMISSION DETERMINED TO DISMISS ALL OTHER ALLEGATIONS.


CASE NO. 2010E-094

COMPLAINANT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEY340 E FULTON ST 3010 HAYDEN RD COLS., OH 43215 COLS., OH 43235

614 336-2868

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTYKEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN211 S FIFTH STCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

MIKE DUFFEYCITIZENS FOR DUFFEYERIC RICHTER, TREASURER645 FARRINGTON DRWORTHINGTON, OH 43085


OFFICE: HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE – 21ST DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/14/2010 PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION, THE COMPLAINANT SUBMITTED TO THE COMMISSION A REQUEST TO VOLUNTARILY DISMISS THE COMPLAINT. THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT’S MOTION TO VOLUNTARILY DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-095

COMPLAINANT: TODD BOSLEY COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYTHE FRIENDS TO ELECT TODD BOSLEY 3010 HAYDEN RD 8855 STATE ST COLS., OH 43235LOUISVILLE, OH 44641 614 336-2868

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD BREYKEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN 65 E. STATE ST. STE 1000211 S FIFTH ST COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

TODD SNITCHLERCOMMITTEE TO ELECT SNITCHLERMELANIE SNITCHLER, TREASURER10689 CLEVELAND AVE., NW SUITE BUNIONTOWN, OH 44685

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)


ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 1/6/2011 THE COMMISSION GRANTED THE JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-096

COMPLAINANT: STEVE DRIEHAUS COUNSEL: PAUL M DE MARCO3502 BOUDINOT AVE W. B. MARKOVITSCINCINNATI, OH 45211 WAITE, SCHNEIDER, BAYLESS &513 662-0205 CHESLEY CO LPA

FAX: 866 675-6306 1513 FOURTH & VINE STCINCINNATI, OH 45202513 621-0267

FAX: 513 621-0262

RESPONDENT: SUSAN B. ANTHONY LIST COUNSEL: JOE R LA RUE1707 L STREET NW SUITE 750 JAMES BOPP JRWASHINGTON, DC 20036 BOPP COLESON & BOSTROM202 223-8073 1 SOUTH 6TH ST

FAX: 202 223-8078 TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA 47803812 232-2434

FAX 812 [email protected]


OFFICE: U S CONGRESS - 1ST DIST.

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 12/2/2010 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.



CASE NO. 2010E-097

COMPLAINANT: HOUSE DEM. CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEY340 EAST FULTON ST 3010 HAYDEN RD COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43235

614 336-2868

RESPONDENT: OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREYORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE 65 E. STATE ST. STE. 100020 FRONT ST., 2ND FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREYORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEEMATTHEW YUSKEWICH, TREASURER4679 WINTERSET DRCOLUMBUS, OH 43220

MIKE DUFFEYCITIZENS FOR DUFFEYERIC RICHTER, TREASURER645 FARRINGTON DRWORTHINGTON, OH 43085


OFFICE: HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE – 21ST DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-098

COMPLAINANT: ANGIL COREY1232 DELLINGER DRFAIRBORN, OH 45324937 271-7388

RESPONDENT: CITY OF FAIRBORN COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUECITY MANAGER 550 E WALNUT STMAYOR COLS., OH 43215CITY COUNCILAND OTHER PARTICIPATING MEMBERS OF VIOLATION44 W HEBBLE AVE.FAIRBORN, OH 45324

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22(A) (2) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: ISSUE 7 (9.9 MILL LEVY)

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/26/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE.


CASE NO. 2010E-099

COMPLAINANT: OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEY340 EAST FULTON ST 3010 HAYDEN RD COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43235

614 336-2868

RESPONDENT: OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREYORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE 65 E STATE ST #1000MATTHEW YUSKEWICH, TREASURER COLS., OH 432154679 WINTERSET DRCOLUMBUS, OH 43220



ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/26/2010 THE COMMISSION GRANTED THE MOTION TO DISMISS.


CASE NO. 2010E-100

COMPLAINANTS: LISA PERRYCOUNCILWOMAN OF ORANGE VLG OHIO4805 LANDER RDORANGE VILLAGE OH 44022440 349-2699

DANIEL BROWNCOUNCIL PRESIDENT OF ORANGE VLG OHIO28749 MILES ROADORANGE VLG, OH 44022440 248-6005216 214-5591

RESPONDENT: WAKE UP ORANGE (A PAC) COUNSEL: JOSEPH A DUBYAK, ESQ.C/O FRANK BONA, TREASURER TERMINAL TOWER STE. 9204760 BRAINARD RD 50 PUBLIC SQUAREORANGE VILLAGE, OH 44022 CLEVELAND, OH 44113-2206440 248-4882 216-241-0300440 248-3463 (F) 216-241-2731

FRANK BONA COUNSEL: JOSEPH A DUBYAK, ESQ.4760 BRAINARD RDORANGE VILLAGE, OH 44022440 248-4882440 248-3463


OFFICE: ISSUE 116

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-101

COMPLAINANTS: DAVID G. FOUST COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY675 OXFORD ST.WORTHINGTON, OH 43085

RESPONDENT: CAMPAIGN FOR THE MODERATE MAJORITYGABE KRAMER, TREASURER1395 DUBLIN RD.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN 550 E WALNUT ST340 E. FULTON ST. COLS., OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215 614 263-7000

614 263-7078 (FAX)

HOUSE DEM CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYMEGAN C. KELLEY, TREASURER 3010 HAYDEN RD340 E. FULTON ST. COLS., OH 43235COLUMBUS, OH 43215 614 336-2868

FAX: 614 448-9426

ROBINSON FOR OHIO COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEBILL FULLARTON, TREASURER550 E. WALNUT ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

DAVID W. ROBINSON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE195 E. DUBLIN GRANVILLE RD.WORTHINGTON, OH 43085

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENT)§3517.105(B)(1)(FAILED TO CLEARLY STATE THAT IT WAS AN INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE BY THE OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATIC FUND)

OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE 21ST DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-102

COMPLAINANT: KRISTEN PROUGH2341 SAVOY AVEAKRON, OH 44305330 819-1574

RESPONDENT: CITIZENS FOR AKRON COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEJOHN FRANK, TREASURER 550 E WALNUT ST561 WOODBURY DRIVE COLS., OH 43215AKRON, OH 44333

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22(A)(B)(2)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: ISSUE 11 THRU ISSUE 17

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-103

COMPLAINANT: JAMES D MOORE COUNSEL ROBERT FITRAKIS, ESQ3400 NORWOOD ST 1021 E BROAD STCOLUMBUS, OH 43224 COLS., OH 43215

RESPONDENT: COLUMBUS CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT COUNSEL: DON MCTIGUE550 E WALNUT ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.22(B)(2)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: ISSUES 12

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/26/2010 THE COMPLAINT WAS WITHDRAWN.


CASE NO. 2010E-104

COMPLAINANT: BRAD BAUMAN COUNSEL: BRIAN LALIBERTEP O BOX 2582 C/O AXELROD, LALIBERTY LAW FIRMCOLUMBUS, OH 43216 250 CIVIC CENTER

SUITE 500COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: STEVE STIVERS COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY211 S FIFTH ST CLINT CHARNESCOLUMBUS, OH 43215 65 E STATE ST

SUITE 1000COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: U S CONGRESS – 15TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/26/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010D-105

COMPLAINANT: CATHERINE STOYNOFF COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEY235 LAKE FRONT DR 3010 HAYDEN RDAKRON, OH 44319 DUBLIN, OH 43235

614 336-2868614 448-9426 (FAX)

RESPONDENT: TODD MCKENNEYCITIZENS FOR MCKENNEYTWYLA ROMAN, CO-CHAIR17 S MAIN ST., SUITE 100AKRON, OH 44308

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(A)(2) AND (13)

OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE 43RD DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OFR.C. §3517.20(A)(2) AND (13).


CASE NO. 2010E-106

COMPLAINANT: MATTHEW J CARLE COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY1366 HAVANT DR 21 E STATE ST. NEW ALBANY, OH 43054 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN340 E FULTON STCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYMEGAN KELLEY, TREASURER340 E FULTON ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

NANCY GARLAND- DISMISSEDCITIZENS FOR GARLAND - DISMISSEDROY LANDRETH, TREASURER- DISMISSED4983 MEADWAY DRNEW ALBANY, OHIO 43054



ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 10/26/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED NANCY NANCY GARLAND, CITIZENS FOR GARLAND AND ROY LANDRETH, TREASURER FROM THE COMPLAINT. THE PANEL FURTHER FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO STATEMENTS 1, 2, 3, AND 4. THE PANEL FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AND SET THE MATTER FOR A HEARING AS TO THE STATEMENT:

5.) “IT WOULD ALSO SLASH SCHOOL FUNDING, MEANING TEACHER LAYOFFS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND INCREASED PROPERTY TAXES.”

5/24/2012 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE AGREED ENTRY OF DISMISSAL.


CASE NO. 2010E-107

COMPLAINANT: BARBARA R. SEARS COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY3050 BYRNWYCK W. #113 65 E STATE STMAUMEE, OH 43537 COLUMBUS, OH 46215

RESPONDENT: OUR FUTURE OHIO COUNSEL: ROBERT A ZIMMERMANANNE L MEYERS, STATUTORY AGENT BENESCH FRIEDLANDER 28601 CHAGRIN BLVD. SUITE 500 COPLAN & ARONOFF LLPCLEVELAND, OH 44122 200 PUBLIC SQUARE

SUITE 2300CLEVELAND, OH 44114-23781 216 363-4500216 363-4588 (FAX)

OUR FUTURE OHIO PACANNE L MEYERS, TREASURER28601 CHAGRIN BLVD. SUITE 500CLEVELAND, OH 44122

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(9) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)


ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 3/7/2013 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE STIPULATED ENTRY OF DISPOSITION WHICH DISMISSED OUR FUTURE OHIO PAC BUT STATES THAT THERE WAS A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(9) AND (10) BY OUR FUTURE OHIO BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.

5/16/2013 THE COMMISSION RECONSIDERED THE MATTER, VACATED THE PREVIOUS FINDING OF A VIOLATION AND INSTEAD ACCEPTED THE STIPULATED ENTRY OF DISMISSAL SUBMITTED BY THE PARTIES AND DISMISSED THE CASE AS THEY REQUESTED.


CASE NO. 2010E-108

COMPLAINANT: ANDREW W BOWSHER COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY142 MIDDLE AVE APT 206 65 E STATE STELYRIA OH 44035 COLUMBUS, OH 46215440 785-5736

RESPONDENT: SUE MORANOCOMMITTEE TO ELECT SUE MORANO FOR STATE SENATEMAUREEN SHAW, TREASURER928 BROADWAYLORAIN, OH 44052

OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN340 E FULTON ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(8) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: OHIO SENATE 13TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 07/21/2011 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO DISMISS.


CASE NO. 2010E-109

COMPLAINANT: COLUMBUS CITIZENS FOR GOOD GOVERNMENT COUNSEL:55O EAST WALNUT ST DONALD J MCTIGUECOLUMBUS, OH 43215 550 E WALNUT ST

COLS., OH 43215

RESPONDENT: KEEP COUNCIL OPEN COUNSEL: ROBERT FITRAKIS, ESQSUZANNE PATZER, TREASURER 1021 E BROAD STMICHAELLE PHILLIPS COLS., OH 432151021 EAST BROAD STCOLUMBUS, OHIO 43205

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)§3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: ISSUE 12

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-110

COMPLAINANT: DANNY BUBP COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY307 N MARKET ST CLINT CHARNESWEST UNION, OH 45693 65 E STATE ST

COLS., OH 43215

RESPONDENT: TED STRICKLAND COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEYVETTE MCGEE BROWN 550 E WALNUT STSTRICKLAND FOR GOVERNOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215JOHN P. BRODY, TREASURER65 E STATE ST.SUITE 1800COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B) (10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: GOVERNOR

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010E-111

COMPLAINANT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE340E FULTON ST COREY COLOMBO COLUMBUS, OH 43215 550 E WALNUT ST

COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: JOSH MANDEL COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONGCITIZENS FOR JOSH MANDELLINDSAY G. MINTZ, TREASURER2112 ACACIA PARK DRSUITE 504LYNDHURST OH 44124

OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONGKEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN BRICKER & ECKLER211 S FIFTH ST 100 S. THIRD ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215 COLS., OH 43215

227-8821


OFFICE: STATE OF OHIO TREASURER

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/28/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO STATEMENTS 1, 2, 4 AND 6. THE PANEL FOUND PROBABLE CAUSEIN STATEMENTS 3, 5, AND 7. AND SET THE MATTER FOR A HEARING.

07/21/2011 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE JOINT REQUEST TO DISMISS.


CASE NO. 2010E-112

COMPLAINANT: OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUE340E FULTON ST COREY COLOMBO COLUMBUS, OH 43215 550 E WALNUT ST

COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONGKEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN 100 S. THIRD ST.211 S FIFTH ST COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

JON HUSTED COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG2305 HAVERFORD ROADUPPER ARLINGTON, OH 43220

JON HUSTED COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONGHUSTED FOR OHIO CARL WICK, TREASURER148 SHERBROOKE DRIVEKETTERING, OH 45429



ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/28/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AS TOSTATEMENTS 7 AND 10 ALL OTHER STATEMENTS THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AND SET FOR A HEARING.

5/24/2012 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT'S REQUEST TO WITHDRAW THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-113

COMPLAINANT: EDWARD C POWERS133 EUCLID AVEWADSWORTH, OH 44281330 962-7214

RESPONDENT: PAMELA MILLERMEDINA COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CHAIR 450 WOODLAWN DRMEDINA, OH 44256330 725-7487

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(FALSE STATEMENT)


ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:



CASE NO. 2010D-114

COMPLAINANT: DEAN H CARROLL616 ARLINGTON AVECINCINNATI, OH 45215513 300-6931

RESPONDENT: LOCKLAND LEVY COMMITTEESHELLY TIERNAN, TREASURER7324 ELLIOTT AVECINCINNATI, OH 45215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20(NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: ISSUE 5 – LOCKLAND SCHOOL LEVY

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 12/16/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2010G-115

COMPLAINANT: MICHAEL DITTOE COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY5725 PLEASANT HILL DR 65 E STATE STHILLIARD, OH 43026 SUITE 1000614 319-3408 COLS., OH 43215

221-4000

RESPONDENT: OUR FUTURE OHIO COUNSEL: BILL TODDANNE L. MEYERS, TREASURER AXELROD & LALIBERTE LLC28601 CHAGRIN BLVD., SUITE 500 127 E STATE STCLEVELAND, OH 44122 COLUMBUS, OH 43215

OUR FUTURE OHIO PAC COUNSEL: ROBERT A ZIMMERMANANNE L MEYERS, TREASURER18431 LYNTON ROADSHAKER HTS., OH 44122

HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYMEGAN C KELLEY, TREASURER 3010 HAYDEN RD340 E FULTON ST DUBLIN, OH 43235COLUMBUS, OH 43215 336-2868

ARMOND BUDISHFRIENDS OF ARMOND BUDISHERIC STEINER, CHAIRMAN23240 CHAGRIN BLVD. SUITE 700CLEVELAND, OH 44122

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.105(INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE)§3517.13(G)(1) AND (2)(CONCEALMENT)§3517.10 (FAILURE TO FILE THE REQUIRED REPORTS)§3517.081(CANDIDATE MAY NOT HAVE MORE THAN ONE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE)§3517.102( (CONTRIBUTION LIMITS)§3599.03(A)(1) AND (B)(1)(CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)

OFFICE: OHIO DEMOCRATIC OFFICES

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 07/21/2011 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION.


CASE NO. 2010E-116

COMPLAINANT: CITIZENS FOR JOSH MANDEL COUNSEL: MARIA ARMSTRONG2112 ACACIA PARK DRIVE #504 BRICKER & ECKLER LLPLYNDHURST OH 44124 100 S THIRD ST216 661-7640 COLS., OH 43215

227-2311

RESPONDENT: KEVIN BOYCE COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUEBOYCE FOR A BETTER OHIO 550 E WALNUT STAARON GINGER, TREASURER COLS., OH 43215250 WEST ST., SUITE 700COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: STATE OF OHIO TREASURER

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITON: 10/28/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED STATEMENT #2. THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AND SET THE MATTER FOR A HEARING AS TO STATEMENT #1

1.) “THIS WEEK, OUR OPPPONENT TOOK HIS ELECTION TO A NEW LOW - CLAIMING THE TREASURER DOESN’T HAVE A ROLE IN HELPING TO CREATE AND RETAIN JOBS IN OHIO.”



CASE NO. 2010E-117

COMPLAINANT: OHIO SENATE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUEAMANDA HOYT, EXEC DIR 550 E WALNUT ST340E FULTON ST COLS., OH 43215COLS., OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD BREY, ESQ.KEVIN DEWINE, CHAIRMAN 65 E. STATE. ST. #1000211 S FIFTH ST. COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

*DISMISED COMMITTEE TO ELECT MANNING COUNSEL: DONALD BREY, ESQ.ROBERT K WILSON, CHAIRMAN5380 BARTON RDNORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH 44039


OFFICE: OHIO SENATE 13TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/28/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE COMMITTEE TO ELECT MANNING AND ROBERT K. WILSON, CHAIRMAN. THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO ALL OTHER PARTIES AND ALLEGATIONS AND SET THE MATTER FOR A HEARING.




COMPLAINANT: STOW-MUNROE FALLS CITY SCHOOL DIST. COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUERUSSELL JONES, SUPERINTENDENT 550 E WALNUT ST4350 ALLEN RD. COLS., OH 43215STOW, OH 44224

CO-COUNSEL: ADAM

RESPONDENT: STOW CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOV’T COUNSEL: WARNER MENDENHALLC. AULT, TREASURER 190 N. UNION ST.4155 OSAGE ST. AKRON, OH 44304STOW, OH 44224


OFFICE: LEVY

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 10/28/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AS TO STATEMENTS 1, 5, 6 AND 7. FOR ALL OTHER STATEMENT THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AND SET THE MATTER FOR HEARING.

1/26/2012 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE PARTIES’ AGREEMENT AS TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. THAT THERE WAS A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) BY THE STATUTORY STANDARD OF CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“LITTLE CREDIT FOR THIS IS DUE TO CURRENT ADMINISTRATION. THE SUPERINTENDENT IS BASKING IN THE GLOW OF PRIOR EFFORTS. HE TOOK CREDIT FOR THE FIRST EXCELLENT WITH DISTINCTION RATING WHILE THE TIMELINE FOR HIS HIRE CAN’T SUPPORT ANY CONTRIBUTION ON HIS PART.”

2. TO DISMISS THE ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING THE STATEMENTS:

“FIVE YEAR FORECASTS HAVE BEEN INACCURATE AND WEAKLY PRESENTED.”


DISPOSITION CONT’D: “BEING RECOGNIZED FOR SOUND FISCAL ACCOUNTING PRACTICES AMOUNTS TO A BASIC AUDIT THAT SAMPLES CERTAIN AREAS FOR OBVIOUS PROBLEMS.”

AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE HEARING THE COMMISSION THEN FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.22(B)(2) BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE AS TO THE STATEMENT:

“THE TREASURER CHOSE TO IGNORE THE PREVIOUS BOARD’S DIRECTION TO APPLY FOR THE MERITORIOUS BUDGET AWARD, WHICH THE PREVIOUS TREASURER EARNED FOR THE DISTRICT.”

AS A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATIONS, THE COMMISSION FOUND GOOD CAUSE PRESENT NOT TO REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.


CASE NO. 2010E-119

COMPLAINANT: MATTHEW J CARLE . COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY1366 HAVANT DR 65 E STATE STNEW ALBANY, OH 43054 COLS., OH 43215

221-4000

RESPONDENT: HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: JOHN M STEPHAN340 E FULTON ST JONES LAW OFFICESCOLS., OH 43215 454 E MAIN ST #275

COLUMBUS, OH 43235614 221-2300

FAX: 614 221-8428

CO-COUNSEL: JEFFREY A RUPPERTTHE RUPERT CO LLC35 E GAY ST #248COLUMBUS, OH 43235614 423-9461

FAX: 614 547-8031

NANCY GARLAND - DISMISSEDCITIZENS FOR GARLAND- DISMISSEDROY LANDRETH, TREASURER- DISMISSED4983 MEADWAY DRNEW ALBANY, OH 43054



ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 11/01/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED NANCY GARLAND,CITIZENS FOR GARLAND AND ROY LANDRETH, TREASURERALL OTHER PARTIES AND ALLEGATIONS THE COMMISSION FOUND PROBABLE CAUSE AND SET FOR A HEARING.

5/24/2012 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE AGREED ENTRY OF DISMISSAL.


CASE NO. 2010E-120

COMPLAINANT: HOUSE DEM CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEY, ESQ.ELIZABETH BROWN, POL. DIR. 3010 HAYDEN RD.340 E. FULTON ST. COLS., OH 43235COLUMBUS, OH 43215

RESPONDENT: OHIO HOUSE REP. ORG CMTE. COUNSEL: DONALD C. BREY, ESQ.MATTHEW YUSKEWICH, TREASURER 65 E. STATE ST. STE. 10004679 WINTERSET DR. COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43220



ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 11/01/2010 THE MATTER WAS ADMINISTRATIVELY DISMISSEDAS THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DID NOT REACH A MAJORITYVOTE.


CASE NO. 2010E-121

COMPLAINANT: YVONNE D. LEWIS, COTRUSTEE OF THE VACY O. WEBB LIVING TRUST, AND ALL THOSE SIMILARLY SITUATED AS CITIZENS OF THE USA1875 ALVASON AVECOLUMBUS, OH 43219

SIDNEY T. LEWIS1875 ALVASON AVECOLUMBUS, OH 43219

RESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE SUSAN BROWN COUNSEL: RON O’BRIENWILLIAM KLATT AND JUDGE FRENCH JUDGES DENISE DEPALMATHE TENTH DISTRICT CT OF APPEALS FRANKLIN CO 373 S HGH ST 23RD FLOOR PRSOECUTOR’S OFFICECOLUMBUS, OH 43215 373 S HIGH ST 13TH FLOOR

COLS., OH 43215

THE HONORABLE MICHAEL HOLBROOK JUDGECOMMON PLEAS COURT GENERAL BRANCH FR CO OHIO369 S HIGH ST 9TH FLOORCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: 3517.21(B)(1) AND (10)(FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE:

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITON: 11/01/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE.

12/2/2010 THE COMMISSION DENIED THE RECONSIDERATION OFTHE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL’S DETERMINATION.


CASE NO. 2010E-122

COMPLAINANT: CLIFFORD O. ARNEBECK JR., ESQ.1021 E. BROAD ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43205

RESPONDENT: PARTNERSHIP FOR OHIO’S FUTURE COUNSEL: BRADLEY SMITH230 E. TOWN ST. VORYS, SATER, SEYMOUR &P.O. BOX 15159 PEASECOLUMBUS, OH 43215-0159 52 E GAY ST

COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)§3517.21(B)(10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.102 (LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS)§3517.105 (INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES)§3599.03 (FAILURE TO FILE A 30-B-1 FORM)

OFFICE:

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSTION: 11/01/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSEAND DISMISSED THE CASE.


CASE NO. 2010E-123

COMPLAINANT: HUSTED FOR OHIO COUNSEL: JACK CHRISTOPHERJ. MATTHEW YUSKEWICH, DEP. TREAS. 612 N. PARK ST. STE. 2004679 WINTERSET DR. COLS., OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43220614-459-7700

RESPONDENT: MARYELLEN O’SHAUGHNESSY COUNSEL: MARK MCGINNISO’SHAUGHNESSY FOR OHIO 550 E WALNUT STDONALD MCTIGUE, TREASURER COLUMBUS, OH 43215550 E. WALNUT ST.COLUMBUS, OH 43215



ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 1101/2010 DONALD J MCTIGUE WAS DISMISSED FROM THE MATTER.THE COMMISSION DID NOT REACH A MAJORITY VOTE AS TO THE REMAINING ISSUES AND THE MATTER WAS DECLARED ADMINISTRATIVELYDISMISSED.


CASE NO. 2010G-124

COMPLAINANT: NATHAN DASCHLEDEMOCRATIC GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION1401 K STREET, NW, SUITE 200WASHINGTON, DC 20005202 772-5600

RESPONDENT: FOX NEWS NETWORK, LLC COUNSEL: LARRY NOBLE1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS SKADDEN, ARPS, SLATE,NEW YORK, N Y 10036 MEAGHER & FLOM, LLP212 301-3000 1440 NEW YORK AVE NW

WASHINGTON DC 20005-2111

ALLEGATIONS: §3599.03(A)(1)(CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS)§3517.102(B)(1)(a)(i)(EXCEEDED CONTRIBUTION LIMITS)

OFFICE: OHIO GOVERNOR

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:DISPOSITION: 12/16/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION OF R. C. §3517.102(B)(1)

AND 3599.03(A)(1).


CASE NO. 2010E-125

COMPLAINANT: HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYELIZABETH BROWN, POLITICAL DIRECTOR 3010 HAYDEN ROAD340 E FULTON ST COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215 336-2868

448-9426 (FAX)

RESPONDENT: CURRY PRINTING COMPANY LLCCATHY BRINKMAN, OWNER10730 READING ROADCINCINNATI, OH 45241-2529

JEFFERY STAGNERO, STATUTORY AGENTCURRY PRINTING COMPANY LLC2632 ERIE AVECINCINNATI, OH 45208

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(8)(FALSE STATEMENT)§3517.20(A)(2)(IMPROPER DISCLAIMER)§3517.105(C)(3)( INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE)

OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE 57TH AND 91ST DISTRICTS

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS:

DISPOSITON: 11/01/2010 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE CASE.


CASE NO. 2010E-126

COMPLAINANT: LISA GRIFFIN COUNSEL: DONALD C BREY5770 GREAT NORTHERN BLVD. APT #F3 65 E STATE ST NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070 SUITE 1000

COLS., OH 43215

RESPONDENT: HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS FUND COUNSEL: MEGAN KELLEYMEGAN C. KELLEY, TREASURER 3010 HAYDEN RD340 E FULTON ST COLS., OH 43235COLUMBUS, OH 43215

MATT PATTEN1531 SASSFRAS DRSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136

FRIENDS OF MATT PATTENGREG CINGLE, TREASURER1533 SASSAFRAS DRSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136

OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTY COUNSEL: DONALD J MCTIGUECHRIS REDFERN, TREASURER 550 E WALNUT ST340 E FULTON ST COLUMBUS, OH 43215COLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(10)(FALSE STATEMENT)

OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE 18TH

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

DISPOSITON: 11/01/2010 THE COMMISSION ADMINISTRATIVELY DISMISSED THE MATTER AS THEY COULD NOT REACHA MAJORITY VOTE.


CASE NO. 2010D-127

COMPLAINANT: ANNETTE MINEER2335 U.S. HIGHWAY 52 ABERDEEN, OH 45101(C) 859-494-9151

RESPONDENT: RANDY GINN COUNSEL: STEVEN PURTELL, ASST PROS ATTYHUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE BROWN CO PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE8681 STATE ROUTE 41 200 E CHERRY STP.O. BOX 642 GEORGE TOWN OH 45121ABERDEEN, OH 45101937-795-2185

GENE RILEYPATRICIA RILEY652 WATER ST.P.O. BOX 526ABERDEEN, OH 45101937-795-2622

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)

OFFICE: ABERDEEN WATER INITIATIVE

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

DISPOSITION: 12/16/2010 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED RANDY GINN FROM THE COMPLAINT. THE COMMISSION FOUND A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.20 AGAINST GENE RILEY AND PATRICIA RILEY, BUT FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN DID NOT IMPOSE A FINE OR REFER THE MATTER FOR FURTHER PROSECUTION.



COMPLAINANT: JOSEPH LAMALFA13205 SILVER ROADGARFIELD HTS., OH 44125216-475-0887

RESPONDENT: ELVING OTERO, FORMER COUNCILMAN6525 BROOKHILL DR.GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125

TONY COSENTINO, PRESIDENTGARFIELD HTS. DEM. CLUB13908 YORK BLVD.GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125216-587-2859

RICH MAKOWSKKI, WARD LEADERGARFIELD HTS. DEM. PARTY4712 EAST 90TH ST.GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125216-341-2455

CHUCK KESHOCK, TREASURERGARFIELD HTS. DEMOCRATIC CLUB13615 THRAVES AVE.GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125216-581-7554

VINCE LIOTTA4685 HORTON RD.GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125216-429-0197

GARFIELD HTS. DEM. CLUB13908 YORK BLVD.GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125216-587-2859

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.081 (FAILURE TO FILE A DESIGNATION OF TREASURER AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTS)§3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)§3517.21(B)(8) (FALSE STATEMENTS)


OFFICE:

ELECTION: 11/3/2009

DISPOSITION: 12/2/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL FOUND NO PROBABLE CAUSE AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT AS TO THE ALLEGATIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO O.R.C. §3517.081 AND R.C. §3517.20. THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL THEN FOUND THAT THERE WAS PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION OF R.C. §3517.21(B)(8) AS ALLEGED IN THE COMPLAINT AND DETERMINED TO SET THIS MATTER FOR HEARING BEFORE THE FULL COMMISSION AT A DATE TO BE DETERMINED BY COMMISSION STAFF.

9/8/2011 THE COMMISSION ACCEPTED THE COMPLAINANT'S REQUEST TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-129

COMPLAINANT: CHARLES M. GERMANA8501 EVERGREEN DR.PARMA, OH 44129(H) 440-842-8240(C) 440-376-4802

FRIENDS OF CHUCK GERMANA5835 PEARL RD.PARMA, OH 44130(O) 440-882-2013(F) 440-888-0320

RESPONDENT: PETE DRAGANICFRIENDS OF PETE DRAGANICLISA DRAGANIC, TREASURER2867 E. PLEASANT VALLEY RD.SEVEN HILLS, OH 44131216-328-1351


OFFICE: CUYAHOGA CITY COUNCIL

ELECTION: 11/2/2010



CASE NO. 2010E-130

COMPLAINANT: JEFFREY J. BLEVINS628 HIGHLAND AVE.WADSWORTH, OH 44281330-334-4980

RESPONDENT: WESTERLEIGH PRESS COUNSEL: DONALD J. MCTIGUE351 WALKER ST.STATEN ISLAND, NY 10303718-370-8000


OFFICE: OHIO 16TH US CONGRESSIONAL DIST

ELECTION: 11/2/2010



CASE NO. 2010E-131

COMPLAINANT: ANGIL COREY1232 DELLINGER DR.FAIRBORN, OH 45324937-271-7388

RESPONDENT: RUTH ELLEN SLONE , TREASURER COUNSEL: DON MCTIGUENEIGHBORS FOR FAIRBORN’S FUTURE325 N. THIRD ST.FAIRBORN, OH 45324

FREDRICK L. PUMROY, CO-CHAIR COUNSEL: DON MCTIGUENEIGHBORS FOR FAIRBORN’S FUTURE1849 SOUTHLAWNFAIRBORN, OH 45324

ESMER (ESSIE) TACKIS, CO-CHAIR COUNSEL: DON MCTIGUENEIGHBORS FOR FAIRBORN’S FUTURE530 WINONA DR.FAIRBORN, OH 45324

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (NO DISCLAIMER)§3517.22(A) (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.22(B)(1) & (2) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: ISSUE 7

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

DISPOSITION: 12/02/2010 THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT FOR THE COMPLAINANT’S FAILURE TO ESTABLISH SUFFICIENT PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE ALLEGATIONS AND FOR THE FAILURE OF THE NOTARIZATION TO CONFIRM THAT THE STATEMENT WAS MADE UNDER OATH AS REQUIRED BY THE STATUTES.


CASE NO. 2010E-132

COMPLAINANT: DEBORAH A. NEWCOMB COUNSEL: NICHOLAS A. IAROCCI392 RESIDENCE ST. CHRISTOPHER M. NEWCOMBCONNEAUT, OH 44030 213 WASHINGTON ST.

CONNEAUT, OH 44030440-593-6457440-593-6458

RESPONDENT: CASEY KOZLOWSKI COUNSEL: DONALD BREYCOMMITTEE TO ELECT CASEY KOZLOWSKIC/O TERRI KOZLOWSKI, TREASURER5718 N. RICHMOND RD.PIERPONT, OH 44082

REPUBLICAN PARTY OF ASHTABULA COUNTY OHIOC/O CHARLIE FRYE, CHAIRMANC/O JOHN KUSAR, VICE-CHAIRMAN4530 MAIN AVE.ASHTABULA, OH 44004

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(4),(9) & (10) (FALSE STATEMENTS)

OFFICE: STATE REP. 99TH DISTRICT

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

DISPOSITION: 3/10/2011 PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION, THE COMPLAINANT INFORMED THE COMMISSION THAT THEY WERE DISMISSING THE ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN PARAGRAPHS 7 AND 11 IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO R.C. §3517.157(B), A MATTER MAY BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT FURTHER ACTION OF THE COMMISSION AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE COMMISSION TAKING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. THEREFORE, THE COMMISSION ALLOWED THOSE ALLEGATIONS TO BE WITHDRAWN WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ACTION.

THE PROBABLE CAUSE PANEL DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE ALLEGATIONS CONTAINED IN PARAGRAPHS 5 AND 12 OF THE COMPLAINT.

THE PANEL COULD NOT REACH A MAJORITY VOTE ON A MOTION TO FIND PROBABLE CAUSE OF A VIOLATION AS TO PARAGRAPHS 4, 6, 8, 9 AND 10 IN THE COMPLAINT AND SO THE MATTER WAS DECLAIRED AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISMISSAL AS TO THOSE ALLEGATIONS.


CASE NO. 2010E-133

COMPLAINANT: WENDY CLARDY 960 MOUNT VERNON AVE.COLUMBUS, OH 43216

RESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE SUSAN BROWNTHE TENTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS373 S. HIGH ST. 23RD FLOORCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

THE HONORABLE WILLIAM KLATTTHE TENTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS373 S. HIGH ST. 23RD FLOORCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

THE HONORABLE JUDITH FRENCHTHE TENTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS373 S. HIGH ST. 23RD FLOORCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.21(B)(1) (FALSE STATEMENTS)OTHER ORC SECTIONS OUTSIDE OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION

OFFICE: THE TENTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS

ELECTION:



CASE NO. 2010E-134

COMPLAINANT: YVONNE D. LEWIS, COTRUSTEE, OF THE VACYO. WEBB LIVING TRUST, AND ALL THOSE SIMILARLYSITUATED AS CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1875 ALVASON AVE.COLUMBUS, OH 43219

SIDNEY T. LEWIS 1875 ALVASON AVE.COLUMBUS, OH 43219

RESPONDENT: THE HONORABLE WILLIAM KLATTTHE TENTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS373 S. HIGH ST. 23RD FLOORCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

THE HONORABLE MICHAEL HOLBROOKCOMMON PLEAS COURTH GEN. BRANCH369 S. HIGH ST. 9TH FLOORCOLUMBUS, OH 43215

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.09(B) (COERCING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS)§3517.21 (FALSE STATEMENTS)OTHER ORC SECTIONS OUTSIDE OF THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMISSION

OFFICE: FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT

ELECTION:



CASE NO. 2010E-135

COMPLAINANT: DAVID MACKO28810 CANNON RD.SOLON, OH [email protected]

RESPONDENT: OHIO CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE COUNSEL: SEN. TIM GRENDELLP.O. BOX 3076 7413 TATTERSALL DR.AKRON, OH 44309 CHESTERLAND, OH 44026www.ohioca.org330-887-1922

OHIO CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE475 E. STATE ST.BARBERTON, OH 44203


OFFICE: OHIO HOUSE OF REPS. 17TH DIST.

ELECTION: 11/2/10

DISPOSITION: 8/18/2011 THE COMMISSION DISMISSED THE MATTER FOR FAILURE TO PROSECUTE.

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CASE NO. 2010G-136

COMPLAINANT: CATHY A. COTMAN9448 WINCHESTER VALLEYCHESTERLAND, OH 44026440-729-7958

RESPONDENT: JUDY CAPUTO12982 LYNN DR.CHESTERLAND, OH [email protected]

FRIENDS OF JUDY CAPUTOMICHELE E. RUDE, DEPUTY TREASURER13184 MARILYN DR.CHESTERLAND, OH 44026

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.10(A) (FAILURE TO FILE STATEMENTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES – AFTER EXCEEDING LIMITS PERMISSIBLE BY WAIVER)§3517.10(K)(3) (EXCEEDED CONTRIBUTION AND EXPENDITURE LIMITS AFTER FILING A CAMPAIGN FINANCE WAIVER REPORT)§3517.13(V) (FAILURE TO FILE REQUIRED REPORTS UNDER §3517.10(A) & (K)(3))§3517.13(G)(1) (CONCEALMENT OR MISREPRESENTATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES)3599.36 (UNTRUTHFUL STATEMENTS ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE REPORTING)

OFFICE: CHESTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE

ELECTION: 11/3/2009

PRIORS:

DISPOSITION: 2/3/2011 THE COMMISSION FOUND NO VIOLATION AND DISMISSED THE COMPLAINT.


CASE NO. 2010E-137

COMPLAINANT: ANGIL COREY1232 DELLINGER DR.FAIRBORN, OH 45324937-271-7388

RESPONDENT: RUTH ELLEN SLONE, TREASURERNEIGHBORS FOR FAIRBORN’S FUTURE325 N. THIRD ST.FAIRBORN, OH 45324

FREDRICK L PUMROY, CO CHAIRNEIGHBORS FOR FAIRBORN’S FUTURE1849 SOUTHLAWNFAIRBORN, OH 45324

ESMER (ESSIE) TACKIS, CO CHAIRNEIGHBORS FOR FAIRBORN’S FUTURE530 WINONA DR.FAIRBORN, OH 45324

ALLEGATIONS: §3517.20 (INACCURATE, IMPROPER OR NO DISCLAIMER)§3517.22(A)(1) (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3517.22(B)(1) & (2) (FALSE STATEMENTS)§3599.03 (FAILURE TO FILE A 30-B-1 FORM)

OFFICE:

ELECTION: 11/2/2010

PRIORS: 2010E-098


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